HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6116.10 – Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber
HS code 6116.10 is the 6-digit subheading for gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber. It is used for nitrile-coated work gloves, latex-dipped gardening gloves, PVC-coated fishing gloves, rubber-laminated utility gloves and polyurethane-coated assembly gloves.
What HS 6116.10 covers
This HS code covers knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber. These products are essential for protection and enhanced grip across various industries and daily activities. The international trade is robust, driven by the demand for safety equipment in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and healthcare, as well as for household and sports use. Major importers are industrialized nations like the United States, Germany, and Japan, where safety standards are high and diverse industries require specialized hand protection. Exporters are predominantly countries with strong textile and chemical processing capabilities, such as China, Malaysia, and Vietnam, which can efficiently produce these technically advanced gloves. Key aspects include the type of coating (e.g., nitrile, latex, PVC), the base knit material, and the specific application, all of which influence trade value and volume.
- Covers
- Nitrile-coated work gloves
- Latex-dipped gardening gloves
- PVC-coated fishing gloves
- Rubber-laminated utility gloves
- Polyurethane-coated assembly gloves
- Insulated waterproof gloves
- Chemical-resistant coated gloves
- Examples
- Ansell HyFlex gloves
- Mechanix Wear (some coated models)
- Showa Best gloves
- Wells Lamont work gloves
- Kimberly-Clark Kimtech gloves
Codes often confused with 6116.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 61169x codes if the coating or lamination is not clearly identified or is very thin, but the defining characteristic is the presence of the plastic or rubber treatment. It's crucial to distinguish between a simple water-repellent finish and a true coating.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 611610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 611610 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 46% of world exports
- 2 Sri Lanka $395M 10% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$316M 8.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $861M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $327M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 France $194M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6116.10
Brazil does not split HS 6116.10: its NCM code is 6116.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 61.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6116.10
What is HS code 611610?
HS code 611610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber. This HS code covers knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber. These products are essential for protection and enhanced grip across various industries and daily activities. The international trade is robust, driven by the demand for safety equipment in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and healthcare, as well as for household and sports use. Major importers are industrialized nations like the United States, Germany, and Japan, where safety standards are high and diverse industries require specialized hand protection. Exporters are predominantly countries with strong textile and chemical processing capabilities, such as China, Malaysia, and Vietnam, which can efficiently produce these technically advanced gloves. Key aspects include the type of coating (e.g., nitrile, latex, PVC), the base knit material, and the specific application, all of which influence trade value and volume.
What products fall under HS code 611610?
Nitrile-coated work gloves, latex-dipped gardening gloves, PVC-coated fishing gloves, rubber-laminated utility gloves, polyurethane-coated assembly gloves, insulated waterproof gloves, chemical-resistant coated gloves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 611610?
This code can be confused with 61169x codes if the coating or lamination is not clearly identified or is very thin, but the defining characteristic is the presence of the plastic or rubber treatment. It's crucial to distinguish between a simple water-repellent finish and a true coating.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 611610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 611610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 46% of world exports), Sri Lanka ($395M) and Vietnam (about $316M). World exports came to about $3.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 611610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 611610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($861M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($327M) and France ($194M). World imports came to about $3.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 611610 structured?
HS code 611610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (61) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 611610?
In Brazil, HS code 611610 is NCM 6116.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.